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One their website, allthestations.co.uk, they wrote: “Within the next decade, changes to the rail network will be more pivotal than ever, and we want to capture this critical moment in Britain’s rail history, producing a snapshot of today’s railways for posterity.”

But it all started after Geoff took part in another adrenaline-fuelled task in London.

He said: “I previously held the World Record for the shortest time to get round all the tube stations in London. I did it in 16 hours and 20 minutes.

“My girlfriend and I wanted to do something in 2017. We started having conversations about going to all the UK stations about five years ago and it just grew and grew until it became a reality.

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So far, the duo have visited 1,508 stations but still have more than half to go before they visit all 2,563 stations across Great Britain.

Penzance (Image: Getty Images)

Starting in Penzance, the pair are working their way up to Scotland from the south, documenting their trips online on YouTube and social media - and they’ve had over six million views of their videos on YouTube already.

Geoff and Vicki started their Wales Week adventure in Cardiff, travelling from south to north until they reach Holyhead, where they’ll re-enter England via Chester.

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And they’ve loved the Welsh hospitality – and the sights – along the way.

Geoff said: “There’s been nothing like what we’ve seen so far. Cornwall and Devon were pretty stunning and then we reached suburban London and coming out to Wales again has been quite stunning.

“The track hugs the coastline and even sat here on an overcast day it’s still extremely stunning.”

Arriva Trains Wales

So far the pair have been impressed with Arriva travelling through the country.

Geoff said: “All our trains have run on time.

“People are ready to know train companies but trains were set up in the Victorian time and they couldn’t forsee this.

“During commuting at peak times, one hiccup does have a knock on problem, and in London during that hot week everything broke.”

But the pair say during their trips they’ve been surprised with the service – and even had trains arrive a few minutes early.

(Image: Geoff Marshall)

Recently the pair visited Gilfach Fargoed in Caerphilly and found something they hadn’t seen much of before – a tiny platform.

Built in 1908, Gilfach Fargoed station is on the Valley line and is rumoured to have the shortest platform in station - so short, in fact, that anyone wanting can only get off the train has to do so from the front doors only.

There was only one way to find out - by jumping out during a stop light and measuring the distance using Vicki’s feet walking one step in front of another – all before the train had to pull off and leave the station.

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Vicki counted 56 steps, and with her feet measuring 28.5cm, that makes an impressive 15 metres and 96 centimetres – making it the shortest platform in Wales.

Only Beauly station near Inverness in Scotland trumps that, by being 15.06 metres in length.

They're looking forward to Scotland

The pair are set to finish their feat in August - marking an impressive 14 weeks on the road (or rail).

And they’re looking forward to reaching Scotland, where they’ve heard the views are to die for.

Geoff said: “I’m looking forward to going to places I’ve seen only on maps for years.

“Some of the views are just going to be breathtaking.”

Social Media Officer for Arriva Trains Wales , Gemma Southgate, said: “All the Stations is a fantastic project highlighting some of the weird and wonderful stations in Britain so we were delighted to welcome them to Wales.

“Geoff and Vicki have already been busy exploring south Wales, including Gilfach Fargoed which has the shortest platform in Wales and down to Cardiff Bay to the home of Dr Who. There is plenty more to go and hopefully they can show off some of the best places you can get to in Wales by rail as they continue in their travels.”

Follow Geoff and Vicki’s journey online by visiting their website, allthestations.co.uk, or following them on Twitter at @allthestations.